John Conlee - Rose Colored Glasses Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What was the commercial success of 'Rose Colored Glasses' in 1978?

   'Rose Colored Glasses' was the most commercially successful single for the ABC Records label in 1978. It entered the Hot Country Singles chart, peaking at number 5 in the United States and number 6 on the Canadian country music charts published by RPM.

2. Who are the lyricists of 'Rose Colored Glasses'?

   The lyrics of 'Rose Colored Glasses' were written by George F. Baber and John W. Conlee.

3. How long did 'Rose Colored Glasses' spend on the Hot Country Singles chart?

   'Rose Colored Glasses' spent twenty weeks on the Hot Country Singles chart, now known as the Hot Country Songs chart.

4. Which book describes John Conlee as a traditionalist because of 'Rose Colored Glasses'?

   Kurt Wolff and Orla Duane described John Conlee as a traditionalist in their book 'Country Music: The Rough Guide,' stating that this song defined him and aligned him with modern-day honky-tonkers like Gene Watson and Moe Bandy.

5. What impact did 'Rose Colored Glasses' have on John Conlee's career?

   'Rose Colored Glasses' was John Conlee's fourth release on the ABC label but his first to enter the singles chart. This song significantly boosted his career by defining him as a traditionalist in country music and aligning him with other popular honky-tonk artists of the time.